Success Stories

Last year, I watched a YouTube video interview with a working screenwriter who said it took him ten years to make a feature film. What a coincidence; that’s how long it took me to make a deal for Purgatory Station, recently released on Amazon Prime, Fandango, and Tubi. And when I say a feature, I don’t mean a microbudget indie that plays on the festival circuit. I mean a film with a legitimate distributor that gets it onto proven streaming networks. At the risk of immodesty, this was a goal I wo...

Happy Holidays, Stage 32 Community! We hope everyone had an excellent time with family, food, and friends! It’s that time again, everyone! This is our monthly salute to just some of the fantastic members here at Stage 32 who have achieved some success in this past month. Highlighting these milestones never gets old. We truly, truly enjoy celebrating the successes of these hard-working creatives, it’s why we do what we do at Stage 32. We are very aware of the the passion and effort you all p...

Creating Paradise Falls: A Christmas Story has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. This film is more than just a Christmas story; it’s a testament to perseverance, passion, and the power of collaboration across borders.   As the producer and founder of Café Cinema and Café Televisión, I have always been deeply committed to my craft, striving to deliver work of the highest quality. This dedication has earned me international recognition in the industry, a responsibility I ca...

Happy New Year, Creative Army! Hope you all had a terrific holiday season and are now ready to launch into 2025! Those of you who have been around the site for a while know that on New Year's Day, we utilize the Stage 32 Blog to discuss and share our plans for the coming year. So... What are you looking to accomplish in 2025? What are your creative goals? What skills are you looking to learn? What fears are you looking to overcome? What strategies are you planning on implementing...

On behalf of the entire Stage 32 family, I'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy, and loving Christmas and the remainder of the holiday season. While the holidays are a time of celebration, I hope everyone will take a moment to reflect on the many blessings life has offered and afforded all of us. We personally feel blessed to have had so many of you enter and enrich our lives. The Stage 32 community has grown to over 1,000,000 members from around the globe, and we are beyond honored to prov...

Back in March through April of this year, I took on the daunting task of writing my first horror script. The title is “ABOLITION”. The story was inspired by none other than friends from the Writer’s Room right here at Stage 32! I was conflicted with the idea of writing a biopic about an abolitionist or a haunted house horror movie. When I posted these thoughts on Stage32, a fellow writer suggested combining the two. What a stupid idea (ha, ha...) Right? Wait…wait a minute… A slavery horror...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! The most prestigious short film competition on the planet is back! You've made a short film. You've put in your time, effort, blood, sweat, tears, and perhaps even some serious money into your project. Your goal isn't only to get your film seen, but to get it seen around the world and by people who can make a difference in your career. Would being screened by an Oscar qualifying film festival matter? How about having it screened for over 1,000 executives including ma...

Hi, Stage 32ers! After an amazing and truly inspiring experience at Focus London 2024 representing Stage 32 Certification, a long-time vision and dream of our CEO Richard “RB” Botto, that I am so fortunate to help bring to life, I am returning home to continue our work of democratizing the production industry with greater enthusiasm than ever (and it was already through the roof). I was so excited by the Stage 32 panel I hosted on telling authentic, original stories from wherever you are wi...

Hey, Stage 32 Community! The ONLY Period Piece Screenplay Contest in the World is Back! Ever dreamt of seeing your period piece script come to life on the big screen or streaming on flat-screens in living rooms across the country? This is your chance to turn that dream into reality! Our Grand Prize Winner will get a Career Accelerator prize package valued at $5,000 that includes script & career development, writer branding and an education package and will be flown to LA to meet industry pro...

Hi, Stage 32! I’m so excited to be part of this special community! I’m also excited to announce that the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission and Stage 32 are collaborating to bring Certification opportunities to creative professionals in Pinellas County, Florida. Through this collaboration, we’re helping residents get the education needed to pursue their goals in the production industry at a professional level. What is the St. Pete-Clearwater Film Commission? The St. Pete-Clearwater Film Co...